Plane at an airport The South African Civil Aviation Authority has emphasised the importance of maintaining the country’s safety record in the skies. This warning comes amid ongoing disruptions impacting several local airlines. The disruptions have been caused by delays in renewing essential flight procedures at a number of airports by the Air Traffic and…
FILE: A flooded home 1 minute Some residents of Northam, outside Thabazimbi in Limpopo, have been stranded in their flooded homes for several days. This comes as parts of the province continue to experience heavy rainfall. Schools and roads have been damaged in various areas. Residents have criticised the Thabazimbi local authority for failing to…
EMPD Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye is giving evidence before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on November 7, 2025. Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that of the seven EMPD criminal investigations, the only real progress was in the so-called blue light saga. Mapiyeye says he met with…
A customer keys in an electricity token. Johannesburg power utility City Power says it will cushion poor, low-income households from paying increased service and availability charges as new tariffs kicked in this week. City Power customers are now paying an increase of 12,41% for electricity in line with the City’s approved tariffs for the 2025/26…
The National Prosecuting Authority Head Office in Pretoria. The High Court in Pretoria has granted the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit a forfeiture order of R144m to reclaim government land that was unlawfully transferred to individuals and business entities. The National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit has been granted a R144 million forfeiture…
Emergency services have cordoned off the scene. It is believed that it was set alight by protesters who are unhappy about recent evictions from flats in the area and are demanding to be allowed to move back without paying rent. City of Ekurhuleni Emergency Services Spokesperson, William Ntladi, says that firefighters have arrived on the…
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina. The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina says the collaboration between South African scientists and their global peers remains vital for the advancement of Science. 20 years of SALT – the largest single optical telescope in the southern hemisphere! Deputy Minister…
Commissioners of the Madlanga Inquiry at the inquiry’s sitting in Pretoria, 5 Dec 2025. Political analyst Dr Dale McKinley has warned of a possible public backlash if the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry’s final report is not made public. The Presidency has confirmed that the Commission’s interim report, which will be submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa…
File Image: Traffic officials seen during a roadblock. The Western Cape Mobility Department says its Festive Season Road Safety Plan is one of its most extensive campaigns to date. The plan was launched in Beaufort West ahead of what promises to be a very busy holiday period in the province. The department says 665 traffic…
File Photo: A spaza shop in South Africa. 3 minutes Residents of KwaMashu, north of Durban, are calling for the closure of local spaza shops after teachers at a school in the area discovered capsules inside a sealed packet of chips bought by children. Several cases of food contamination have been reported in KwaZulu-Natal since…
